This guided cycling tour in Dalmatia starts and ends in Split exploring amazing coastlines, medieval towns, old villages and picturesque bays. Highlights include great beaches, vineyards, pine woods, cycling across the historic islands and exploring Mljet National Park. Croatia is a land of stunning islands, rich history, Mediterranean vegetation and a mild climate. Without doubt, the best way to explore it is by bike.
Bike cruise with professional guide.
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Bike Course:-BIKE: Supetar -Pučišća Length: 25 km Total ascent: 380 m Highest point: 90 m Surface: 100% paved road Difficulty level: 2/5 Arrival in Split and check-in from 11:00. Departure at 13:00 followed by lunch on board on the journey to the island of Brač. Upon arrival in Supetar, cycle tour through the coastal road to the northern part of the island. Pass by the fishing villages Splitska and Postira and arrive in one of the most beautiful small settlements in Europe - Pučišća. Free afternoon for sightseeing of this charming village, well known for its long stonemason tradition. Overnight in Pučišća.
Bike Course: Pokrivenik -Sućuraj Length: 32 km Total ascent: 450 m Highest point: 350 m Surface: 100 % paved Difficulty level: 3/5 Breakfast and morning cruise towards the longest Croatian island - Hvar with the view of Biokovo mountain. The cycling tour starts in a small picturesque bay Pokrivenik. It starts with ascending to the highest point of the route and then descends to the eastern point of Hvar island - Sućuraj, where the ship will be waiting. After lunch on board, cruise towards the second biggest Croatian peninsula - Pelješac and a charming settlement Kučište. Captain's dinner onboard (included on Premium categories). Overnight in Kučište.
Bike Course: Kučište –TrsteniK Length: 30 km Total ascent: 800 m Highest point: 540 m Surface: 100% paved Difficulty level: 4/5 Today’s ride could be called the wine-panoramic route. After breakfast, start riding towards Orebić, the city of seafarers and captains. The first few kilometres of ascending and then descending with the unique viewpoints of the Korčula archipelago. After Orebić, ascend to the vineyard area with the most famous varieties of Croatian wine. Cross the tunnel Dingač to the south side of Pelješac and continue riding through vineyards to Trstenik. Overnight in Trstenik.
Bike Course:National park Mljet Length: 18 km Total ascend: 120 m Highest point: 45 m Surface: 80 % paved, 20% macadam Difficulty level: 1/5 Cruise during breakfast from Trstenik to Mljet island, the lush green island also known as Honey-island. Mljet National Park (entrance fee to be paid on the spot) is a beautiful area of unique charm, featuring two connected saltwater lakes, lush flora, a unique appearance of indented coastline, cliffs and numerous islets as well as always green plants of the surrounding hills. Cycle around the saltwater lake, inside which there is another island with the Benedictine monastery from the 12th century. Refreshment in saltwater lakes and return to the vessel for lunch on board. Afternoon cruise towards Korčula and upon arrival, time at leisure to explore the town of Marco Polo. Overnight in Korčula.
Bike Course: Korčula -Pupnat -Smokvica -Prižba -Blato -Vela Luka Length: 55 km Total ascend: 750 m Highest point: 340 m Surface: 100 % paved Difficulty level: 4/5 After breakfast, start with the longest route of the week passing through the entire island of Korčula. Ascend to Žrnovo village and then to the oldest settlement on the island - Pupnat, the highest point of the route. Descend to the south side of Korčula and road ride between one of the most beautiful bays of the island with steep cliffs above it. Continue the ride through numerous olive groves and vineyards of one of the most famous grape varieties, Pošip. Short break in the charming village of Smokvica. Descend to the sea and refresh on one of the numerous hidden pebbly beaches. Ascend towards the viewpoint above town Blato and finally descend towards Vela Luka. Dinner on board and overnight in Vela Luka.
Bike Course: 1.Hvar -Stari Grad 2. Stari Grad-Jelsa-Vrboska-Stari Grad BIKE 1: Length: 23 km Total ascent: 450m Highest point:410m Surface: 100% paved Difficulty level: 3/5 BIKE 2: Length: 22 km Total ascend: 110m Highest point: 85m Surface: 85% paved 15% macadam Difficulty level: 1/5 Early morning cruise from Vela Luka to the town of Hvar, with breakfast on board. Short sightseeing of Hvar, a fairy tale city with great architecture, beautiful nature and a mild climate. Cycle from Hvar to the other side of the island - Stari Grad. Pass through numerous lavender fields and enjoy the view towards neighbouring islands and the mainland. Lunch on board in Stari Grad. Easy afternoon ride up to two Hvar's pearls - Jelsa and Vrboska and through Stari Grad Plain where the ancient Greek land division has been preserved to these days with the system of roads and plots equally divided. Overnight in Stari Grad.
Bike Course: Stomorska-Maslinica Length: 36 km Total ascent: 450 m Highest point: 135 m Surface: 100 % paved Difficulty level: 2/5 The last day starts with a morning cruise from Stari Grad to the island of Šolta. After breakfast, start cycling from Stomorska to the highest point of the island - Gornje Selo, enjoying the views on both sides of the island and the scents of Mediterranean plants. Continue to Maslinica on the west part of the island. Short break and return to Stomorska. Lunch on board and cruise towards Split. Free afternoon for sightseeing and enjoying the Diocletian's city. Overnight in Split.
Disembarkation in Split. Breakfast followed by check out at 9:00 am.
Croatian 'comfort class' cruiser
These 'comfort' cruises are run on a small variety of vessels, all of very similar standard, but the actual vessel isn't usually confirmed until 2 weeks before the cruise.
All of the vessels are very comfortable, and the cabins have airconditioning and en-suite bathrooms. All the vessels carry around 40 passengers (maximum).
Steel hulled vessels with modern traditional look offer accommodation in air-conditioned,spacious en-suite cabins with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box. Ships are from 29to 35m in length with cabins 8 to 14m2 in size.
Included services: buffet breakfasts, three course lunches, Captain’s dinner, English speaking tour manager on board, one guided tour, daily cabin service, mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen, luggage handling.
The images here are examples of these vessels, and their cabins and decks.
Most vessels have a few triple cabins. These either have a double bed and a single bed, or sometimes a double and a single bunk.
Croatian Premium Ships
Length | 36 to 41 meters |
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Premium superior vessels are recently built mini deluxe vessels featuring similar comfort, but are smaller in size – 38 to 41m in length. Air-conditioned cabins are 8 to 14m2 in size with double or twin beds, hair dryer and safety deposit box. Included services: buffet breakfasts, three course lunches, Captain’s dinner, English speaking tour manager on board, three guided tours, daily cabin service, mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen, luggage handling.
Spalato
Lenght - 36.7m, Width - 7.6m, Built in 2011/2012. Boat is equipped with swim platform (stairs leading from sitting area at the backof the boat on main deck). Click Spalato cruise ship for more details
Amalia
Length - 37.4m, Width - 8.2m, Built in 2013. All cabins are airconditioned. Click Amalia cruise ship for more details
Seagull
Length - 35m, Width - 7m, Built in 1983, refurbushed in 2014. Click Seagull Croatia cruise ship for more details
Majestic
Majestic is a very comfortable premium vessel - Often used by The Small Cruise Ship Colelction for charters. Length - 37m, Width - 7.6m. Click Majestic cruise ship in Croatia for more details
Moonlight
Length - 37.4m, Width - 8.2m, built in 2017. All cabins are airconditioned. Click Moonlight cruise ship for more details
Dream
Length - 40.1m, Width - 8m, built in 2017. TOP DECK - total 1 cabin (double/twin beds). MAIN DECK - total 11 cabins (2 cabins with double bed, 8 cabins with doble/twin beds, 1 cabin can be triple) + 1 additional cabin available for guide only. UNDER DECK- total 8 cabins (with doble/twin beds)
Click Dream cruise ship Croatia for details
Lupus Mare
Length - 42.5m, Width - 8.9m, built in 2011 and completely refurbished in 2021. Click Lupus Mare for more details
Pictures shown below are from various ships in fleet, actual layout of cabins and ship may differ.
Please Note: the deckplan below is an example only and may vary from your ship.
Leonardo
Length | 30 metres |
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Launched | 1953 |
Leonardo is one of the smallest cruise vessels working in Croatia. Launched in 1953 she has been updated several times since then! All cabins are equipped with air-conditioning and ensuite bathroom with shower and W/C. Leonardo has a sundeck, indoor and outdoor dining options and a swim ladder for easy access to and from the sea.
UPPER DECK: and a ladder for easy
- 1 double cabin
- 1 twin cabin
- 1 triple cabin
MAIN DECK:
- 3 double cabins
- 1 triple cabin
LOWER DECK:
- 4 twin cabins
- 2 triple cabins
Seagull
The 35 metre Seagull was built in 1983 and completely refurbished in 2014. Seagull has 16 twin cabins, all with en-suite shower and toilet. 12 of the cabins are on deck. There is a large sun deck and a roomy dining room. Seagull is one of the smaller vessels that cruises the Adriatic Coast of Croatia and is suitable for charter by smaller groups than most other vessels in Croatia.
Her Croatian crew know the coast intimately and can provide a great insight into local traditions and cuisine.
Spalato
Length | 37.6 metres |
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Cabins | 19 |
Spalato is a classic Croatian coastal Premium class cruise ship; 36.7 metres long and with 19 cabins, she can access the smallest ports on the Dalmatian Coastline. Spalato, launched in 2012 and refurbished recently, has a huge sun deck, air conditioned lounge and dining area and a large outdoor lounge to the rear.
Spalato is equipped with a swim platform, with ladders that drop into the sea for ease of acsess.
You can spend your mornings reading on the sun deck or lounge - taking in the fantastic views as the Croatian coastline slips by - and enjoying a daily swim stop in a secluded bay somehere en route.
Meals Breakfast and lunch are served aboard. Breakfast is usually a mix of cereals, fruit, yoghurt and some cooked food. Lunches are three courses usually comprising of a range of fresh loacal food, and for evening meals you are elft to your own devices to try the main wonderful restaurants and cafes that line the streets of the ports and harbours where we moor each night.
Cabins: All cabins have ensuite shower and W/C, and airconditioning and a safe. Spalato has 19 cabins arranged on 3 decks.
- 7 twin cabins on the lower Deck
- 4 Double cabins on the Main Deck
- 1 Double and 7 twin cabins on the Upper Deck
Includes
Buffet breakfasts
Three course lunches OR dinner
Captain's dinner
Professional bike guide
Daily cabin service, mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen
Luggage handling
Tea and coffee are included with breakfast and after lunch and will be available from the bar at other times
Water from dispenser
Free WiFi onboard
Excludes
Bike rental possible on request
Hybrid (regular) bike rental £95/week
E-bike rental £150/week
Saddle bag rental £13/week
Bike Handling fee 10 euro/bike/week - payable on board
Port fees and taxes
Split, Plitvice and Zagreb post cruise extension 2024
£490.00
Zagreb & Plitvice Extension 2024
£825.00
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